Book Launch of 'Courtship: For the Love of Tennis' by Mark Arrigo

What to expect from this book launch event?
A relaxed meet-and-greet to celebrate the launch of 'Courtship: For the Love of Tennis' by Mark Arrigo. It’s a chance to chat with the author, get your book signed, and connect with fellow readers. Come by, say hello, and enjoy an evening surrounded by good company and good books.

About The Author
Mark Arrigo is a Maltese-British photographer, filmmaker and published author, based between London and Lisbon.

Mark's work is defined by its poetic visual language and strong narrative sensibility. Mark is passionate about landscape photography and was commissioned for a three-year photography project, documenting tennis courts across Europe. The project culminated in the publication of his book, Courtship: For the Love of Tennis, which was published by Rizzoli in 2025.

Mark’s primary focus is his fine-art photography and filmmaking which excel in the realms of fashion and advertising. His work has been featured in prestigious publications such as the Sunday Times, Vogue, and Monocle. With a unique ability to fuse emotion, artistry, and storytelling, Mark is a creative powerhouse who elevates brands with depth and originality.

About the book:
'Courtship' is a photographic ode to the most beloved of racket sports spotlighting the beauty and allure of the tennis court, ranging from high-altitude to wild and secret locations, taking in riviera chic clubs and inner-city brutalism along the way.

For a tennis fan, the quest for a court and a game on the road is eternal. Bailey and Arrigo have documented a range of tennis courts, from iconic European showcourts to hidden gems in city and country settings, capturing the spirit and locale of each court and club in evocative photographs shot exclusively for this book.

They pay tribute to one of the great global sports and their passion for it in words and images.This is a book about style, travel and the quest for the dream court. It’s about the love of the game and the power of community spirit for both friends and strangers. From the Côte d’Azur to the wilds of Loch Lomond and the peaks of the Swiss Alps, COURTSHIP invites you on an intimate adventure chasing Grand Slam beauties and the local courts that can anchor and inspire a village.

"A photo book captures both the energy and serenity of the tennis court, from the remote to the renowned."
— New York Times Book Review

"The beauty of tennis-in all its forms-makes its way to coffee tables everywhere."
— Racquet Magazine

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This event is free to attend, but we ask that you register your free ticket so we know how many people to expect.

The Venue
Good Company Books is an independent English Bookstore in Lisbon. Born from our love of global literature and our Portuguese heritage, we are crafting a space for people of all backgrounds to gather and enjoy the best books, events, coffee, and wine. Find out more on our Instagram.